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BOY 454Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOY 454Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 87,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,867 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 86,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 86,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 86,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,282 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008
Pass 25 May 2007 78,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f spot light not working

split pin missing from o/s/f track rod end

Pass 22 May 2006 75,719 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BOY 454Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOY 454Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOY 454Y registered?

BOY 454Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 November 1982.

Is BOY 454Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOY 454Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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